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Do You Feel Your Vest Helps Or Not?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 19 1:21pm | Replies (30)

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I have a Smartvest and find it does make a difference, especially during a flare. Their customer service is outstanding.

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@bubbie2 I looked at the smart vest at first, and thought that would be the best for me. But when it came time for insurance to pay for it they would not, they only covered the AffloVest. I’m sure for some people it works well just for me it doesn’t seem to work so well. Now I’m totally convinced that it makes a huge difference as to where most of the mucus in our lungs is located, so I assume that would be where the worst of my Bronchiectasis is. Which I’ve been told that mine is both lower lobes towards the rear, and middle right lobe. For the lower lobes, theoretically it would take longer to travel up to the upper airways to cough out. And furthermore it puzzles me when one of their representatives told me that I have to use it for about 3-4 weeks straight to see a benefit from it. That makes no sense to me.. can anyone explain this to me. I’d be happy to hear because I would LOVE to use it if I thought it helped